"One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it."
- by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Monday, March 5, 2012

Rebirth

For Think Tank Thursday at Poets United site I picked the prompt, "rebirth". I am also was trying to finish a challenge by Kenia at Toads. If you get a chance drop by...so much inspiration gathered at these sites. One is an united front, the other a garden form.

I selected a poem, by Mary Ann to use as my springboard. Kenia's prompt was to use another poem and have a conversation with it. I love Mary Ann's poem, after I selected it, I wondered what was I thinking. I think I can say this one poem, fits both prompts...

Have you had any moments of rebirth? I would love to hear about it! I had a second chance on June 18th, 1987. I woke up in a hospital. I was in a diabetic coma; my blood sugar was 1380.

I'd have to say, I am feeling the pain of sharing a computer. It is throwing me off course. I feel my routine is off. I also am seeing new things I want to make and do. Time out I guess, gives us insight... I miss blogging, I miss visiting blogs, I miss you! I can see clearer, mistakes I have made, what I now need to do to move on. My new computer is suppose to arrive today. A box of pieces and part that will be used to rebuild what we have. I can't wait!

Mary Ann used the concept of augury, the practice of foretelling events by the formations and the chattering of birds. She doesn't believe in the practice, but likes the sound of the word and the images it gave her. I love this concept and her poems so evokes this foretelling mood. After I selected it I wondered what I was thinking.... Her poem is beautiful and evokes the fine details of the foreshadowing season. I love it~

"Winter's Augury"

On days of pippin'

wintersweet and moss

and

sudden crisp skies,

burnished birdsong

and smoky apples,

I hear little echoes just above

the bare-boned oaks-

tiny clicking bones

and

wing upon wing

in

a pattern darkly geometric,

outlined with a strong hand

and

whitened erasures of sky,

an epic of such miniature proportions

it subtleties lost on smaller minds

who says to themselves,

"It is only the wind"

and

quietly sip their midnight whiskey.

My take is about seeing signs of Spring, the rebirth of earth and one's mood:

Wind

sweeps the earth with harsh strokes

her broom a tangle of webs, moss and fossilized memories

beneath forest floor undertones of green hide

mingled with permafrost and mud's decay

blended top notes of green ferns and crystal musk

base notes of cedar, amber and sweet violets

Whisper

their alluring perfume

liquid sunshine warms and saturates the illusion

of false starts

maybe, maybe not

Listen

tonight's performance

a chorus of peepers

Bare boned oak sways

Look

green buds pop like corn

her branches signaling

to wings half a day away

their aerial stunts will entertain her

wisps of low lying gray nest

Soon

will hum

Blonde caterpillar is no longer

wearing her stripes

swollen redbuds

attract Purple Finches

Charlotte weaves a web before noon

Pushing

through earth's mired muck

tiny green soldiers

stand proud

Saluting

the sun

planted firmly

their mission imprints mine

tiny shoots nestled in dreams

spiked with hope

Pour

another glass of liquid sunshine

tomorrow's promise

can't be swept away

Latched Gate ~ Kenia Cris

The Sunday Challenge over at Toads, was inspired by Kenia Cris. She loves to take photos. She has a poetic eye. I chose this photo to inspire a poem. It kind of goes hand and hand with how I feel right now.

Imprisoned thoughts

gather at recess

why must I wait?

Stifled memories

awake fear's giant

of shattered dreams

why must I wait?

Reflection sees faded paint

chipped away

worn, faded focus

why must I wait?

I now see beyond

the frail gate

prisoner can escape

Don't wait

Beyond the

view of

verdant hope

instilled in mind's eye

fresh paint, bright green cheer

peer through key hole

through slats of wood

another spring will open gate

Don't wait

When my birthday girl arrives home, she will help me pick the winner of my Giveaway!

I will announce the winner soon!

The winner is Heaven! Please email me your address and I will get it off to you : )

These are just beautiful, Ellen! Love what you did with mine - it's a high compliment to me to be an inspiration. Kenia's photograph obviously inspired you to go in your direction as well. So glad you completed these poems. They are both wonderful reads! 8-)

Everything about your posts today shout Spring and new beginnings, positive outlook and hopefulness. Who could fail to be uplifted by your words. Thank you for sharing your positive energy with the rest of us.

WOW! This is like going to a retreat, it just energizes my soul. Mary Ann's poem is breathtaking, and your reply equally stunning. They both literally took my breath away. Whew! also Wow. While i read your second poem I kept saying: DONT wait, you MUST NOT wait. It all goes so fast!

Hope your computer comes together easily and you then will not be hampered. I can do without a lot of things, but time on the computer is not one of them.

Fantastic writing, Ella (and Mary Ann) - and I love how your banner up top ties in. Love that quote - everything about this post is about spring and hopefulness and it raised my energy level just in the reading.

Hi Carol-I enjoyed visiting your Tiki hut; I will drop by more often!Hope you are doing well! Thank you~

Zongrik-Yes, Mary Ann had a shot in hers, so I had to join in, lol

Lolamouse-I thought of you today, when I saw that cute Cat's Cradle photo...there is a sweet mouse in there ;D YOU are so kind~

Wanda-Thank you! So nice of you to drop by! I have missed you..hope to catch up soon :D

Sherry-You always lift my mood! Thank you so much~ Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons. Summer use to be, but too humid here in the south for me~ Yes, that last poem, was a message to myself ;DYOU saw through the fence! lol

Scarlett-Thank you! I hope the sunshine is visiting you~ Happy Tuesday to you :D

Hi Shelly-Thank you, you make me smile :D

Vicki-It is here, there are a lot of updates and installs. My time is limited, but it will be so worth it! Thank you~

Susie-I think of spring being that way. The world awakes and we seem to transform a bit as the sun's warmth extends! Thank you :D

Heaven-Congrats to you ;DYes, the gate being open is such an enchanting way to view life! Nicely stated~ I loved your poem!

Yvonne-Thank you, yes, I was speaking to myself...lol I tend to family first, but it is my turn ;D

Kay-YOU are so kind! It was wonderful to read your words! I do think chaos is my middle name, but I try to remain genuine, for the most part! (((hugs)))

Kerry-Thank you! I am not usually the one spreading sunshine. This means a lot~ I do think it helps to remain positive in the face of adversity. I'm not sure I can always practice it, but I am trying! Thanks for noticing :D

Mary Ann-It means a lot! I loved your words, the shadows of your illusion, and your guided imagery so set the tone! Thanks for inspiring me! :D

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I am a Mother, of 2 wonderful children, a son and a daughter, I'm a Navy spouse, College
grad...at a stage of my life
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Considering Culinary school, making my own magazine, and decorating Elizabeth City with chalk and fortune cookie sayings!